Director of Finance

EY; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Director of Finance for Canada to oversee finance activities across various business lines. This role involves strategic financial input, managing budgets, and leading a team of finance professionals. The ideal candidate will have a CPA certification and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and leadership skills. EY offers a competitive rewards package and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation policies

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• CPA or equivalent certification is required.
• SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance activities across various business lines.
• Prepare, review, and consolidate budgets and forecasts.
• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making capabilities

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

CPA or other professional certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of yourself. We value your unique voice and perspective to help EY improve and grow. Join us to create an exceptional experience for yourself and contribute to a better working world for all.

The opportunity

The Director of Finance for Canada oversees all finance activities across various business lines (Assurance, Consulting, EYP, Tax) and finance functions (Controlling, Markets Finance). Reporting to the CFO, the Director supports the Executive Committee, Service Line Managing Partners, and other senior leaders. This role requires understanding the firm's strategy and delivering finance solutions and services, collaborating across service lines and functions to support strategic execution. The individual will work with other regional and global finance leaders to provide strategic insights, analytical support, and ensure strong internal controls and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enable financial processes to deliver accurate metrics supporting strategic plans, including new services and assets.
2. Review and analyze financial metrics such as revenue, gross margin, utilization, and expenses, providing insights and improvement recommendations, especially during month, quarter, and year-end processes.
3. Prepare, review, and consolidate budgets and forecasts.
4. Provide strategic financial input on decision-making issues, including performance against budgets and future estimates.
5. Support leadership in managing engagement economics, billing, collection, and revenue days.
6. Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
7. Support the Canadian CFO by promoting best practices across Canada.
8. Lead and participate in firmwide finance initiatives.
9. Demonstrate leadership in delivering finance and operational initiatives across service lines.
10. Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals in Canada.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

1. Apply strong analytical skills and decision-making capabilities.
2. Collaborate with other national functions to support the CFO and leadership team.
3. Assess financial drivers in a changing environment, focusing on continuous improvement.
4. Advise on financial performance versus plans using trend analysis and scenario modeling.

Leadership and coaching

1. Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
2. Work collaboratively with senior leaders locally and globally.
3. Implement and lead key business change initiatives.
4. Build, lead, and develop a team of finance professionals.
5. Coordinate with other regional and global finance teams.

Client service

1. Embed trusted advisor practices within the finance team.
2. Focus on analysis, advice, and solutions that drive modernization and improvement, including emerging technologies like AI.
3. Enhance service delivery by collaborating across functions and adopting best practices.

Analysis, modeling & advice

1. Communicate financial performance clearly and concisely.
2. Analyze market and financial trends to support decision-making.
3. Apply sound financial practices and seek operational excellence.

Qualifications

1. CPA or other professional certification is required.
2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
3. SAP experience is preferred.
4. Understanding of EY’s services, market landscape, and experience within EY is advantageous.

Certification Requirements

• CPA or equivalent certification.

What We Offer

Our Total Rewards package supports a high-performance culture where everyone can achieve their potential. It includes competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, generous vacation policies, firm-paid days, holidays, personal days, and various wellbeing programs. We also provide support and coaching, learning opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where differences are valued. We actively promote gender equity, support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, advance neuroinclusion, and work towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Our diverse backgrounds and perspectives help us build a better working world.

EY | Building a better working world

EY aims to create long-term value for clients, people, and society, fostering trust through assurance and advisory services globally. We work across various disciplines to address complex global issues, asking better questions to find innovative solutions.